Melissa Jefferson-Wooden Wins 100m 200m Double at Tokyo World Championships

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden made history at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo by becoming the first American woman to win both the 100m and 200m world titles, a feat last achieved by Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in 2013. She won the 100m final with a world championship record time of 10.61 seconds and followed that with a commanding victory in the 200m, clocking 21.68 seconds, the fastest time globally this year. Her 200m win was by a significant margin, finishing .46 seconds ahead of silver medalist Amy Hunt of Great Britain, while Jamaica's Shericka Jackson, the two-time defending champion, took bronze. Jefferson-Wooden's performance underscores a dominant showing for the U.S. in sprint events at the championships, adding to the country's medal haul and showcasing her emergence as a new star in American track and field. She is also expected to compete in the 4x100m relay, potentially contributing to further American success. Jefferson-Wooden's achievements mark a milestone for American women in sprinting, surpassing the previous records and expectations at this global event.